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Most often, Talley’s mission takes him between California, Utah and Kansas, flying roughly 125 to 150 hours a year. With nearly 600 hours in the aircraft, he said, “The CJ2+ absolutely fits a majority of my missions, and I love it.” This trip profile has increased in overall range to include routine flights to Chicago after JSSI acquired SierraTrax in July of 2021. But he currently has no intention to purchase another aircraft.
“I’ve learned to never say never. But my wife says that outside of the Beechcraft Sierra that I first owned, this has been the most I have ever been attached to an aircraft.”
Talley has also been a Citation Jet Pilots Association board member for five years. He instantly recalled his initial research when considering a transition from a single-engine turboprop to a light jet.
“CJP is a wonderful resource, and I joined it immediately before buying my Mustang. There is a wealth of knowledge within the group, including those who have made the same jump in aircraft that you are considering. I have yet to hear of anyone who has moved up in aircraft who has regretted it.”
Outside of flying for business, Talley also owns a Citabria, an Aviat Husky and Robinson R66. He often is able to mix business with flying with his family, including taking his wife of 24 years and their two teenage sons on trips. Some of the activities that they enjoy doing together as a family are fly fishing, skiing and snowmobiling.
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